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RE12 CWU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,115 mi
Last recorded105,115 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 CWU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 105,115 miles

Engine sump is corroded

Fuel cap seal is deteriorated

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Repeater lens is missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 105,115 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine sump is corroded

Fuel cap seal is deteriorated

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Repeater lens is missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 98,691 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 89,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

accident damage too outside of vehicle

Fail 13 Mar 2024 89,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut too cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

accident damage too outside of vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2023 78,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 78,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 66,445 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 66,445 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 54,547 miles

Damaged to n/s door and sill

Front Brake discs pitted and pads getting low

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 48,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 43,208 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 36,265 miles

Undertrays fitted (unable to see brake pipes for inspection)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 31,360 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 22,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 13,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to check o/s rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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RE12 CWU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 60,478 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE12 CWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Ibiza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RE12 CWU registered?

RE12 CWU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is RE12 CWU safe to buy?

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